Ecclesiastes is a candid exploration of the backwater regions of life. Yet, it's NOT the rantings of some grumpy old man--it's an insightful communique to us, especially for young people!
The View from “Down Under” (Ecclesiastes) – message 2 ~ Shooting Straight on the Realities of Life, 1:3-11
Ecclesiastes has been often viewed as the most puzzling book in the Bible. It is likely the most avoided book in Scripture--it has been called 'the black sheep' of the Bible. Yet...
The View from “Down Under” (Ecclesiastes) – message 1 ~ An Introduction, 1:1-2
Life is often unfair and puzzling. It has its share of inconsistencies, uncertainties, and absurdities. Wouldn't we all appreciate someone tackling Life's realities head-on? That's what the Book of Ecclesiastes is all about!
Foreshadows of the 2nd Coming of Jesus – Part 3, A Renewed Roman Empire (Europe)
Bible prophecy is supernatural intel regarding the future. This message delves into one of the bedrock prophecies of the Old Testament in Daniel 2.
Foreshadows of the 2nd Coming of Jesus – part 2, An Alliance of Hostile Nations Aligned Against Israel
Next we see an alliance of nations aligned against Israel. What is startling is that this general alignment was clearly predicted some 2600 years (26 centuries) ago!
Foreshadows of the 2nd Coming of Jesus – Part 1, The Restoration of the Nation of Israel
A foreshadow is an indicator or a sign. What are some foreshadows that the 2nd Coming of Jesus might be near? The rebirth of the nation of Israel is truly a supersign in many ways
The Power of Love – 1 Corinthians 13:1-7 ~ Message Five, Verses 6-8a
In this concluding message we discover that love traffics in the truth, tells the truth (even if it is unpopular), and lives the truth. We also learn that love is tenacious. How so?
The Power of Love – 1 Corinthians 13:1-7 ~ Message Four, Verse 5
'Love doesn't keep score' is how The Message translates the final phrase in verse five. What are some ways we tend to 'keep score' in our relationships? Why do we tend to 'keep score?' What are some ways we can avoid 'keeping score?'
The Power of Love – 1 Corinthians 13:1-7 ~ Message Three, verse 4b
Tina Turner sang about love being "a second hand emotion" and "a sweet old fashioned notion." Biblically, nothing could be further from the Truth. Love is practical and concrete. Love does not envy (which chokes the life energy out of relationships). How can we protect ourselves from envy?
The Power of Love – 1 Corinthians 13:1-7 ~ Message Two, verse 4a
The term "love" in our English speaking culture is clearly a fuzzy, hazy word. After all, we can say we "love" our spouse and family; and also say we "love" chocolate cake, "love" being organized, or "love" a particular movie. The Greek language ( the language of the New Testament ) in contrast had several terms for love. Why different words? Well...